2007 BMW 330 vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. Both 2007 BMW 330 and 2005 BMW 330 are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2005 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2005 BMW 330 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | 330 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |